ADVOCACY

Advocating for Quality of Life

We share knowledge, identify challenges, and promote solutions for safe and affordable housing. Data show that more individuals and families than ever are struggling to afford safe, decent housing. We are devoted to addressing local, regional, and national affordable housing needs through strategic collaborations and in conjunction with our advocacy partner, the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition (MAHC).

Together we support public policies that foster the creation and preservation of affordable homes. Avesta and the more than 100 other organizations that comprise MAHC are committed to ensuring that all Mainers are adequately and affordably housed.

By educating policy makers and the public about the causes and conditions of housing insecurity, as well as the economic impact of affordable housing development on Maine businesses, Avesta serves an important role in developing healthy, sustainable communities for Maine people.

Maine Affordable Housing Coalition

The Maine Affordable Housing Coalition is a diverse coalition of more than 125 public and private sector organizations, with a mission to raise public awareness and advance solutions that create and preserve affordable housing in Maine.

Senior Affordable Housing Bond

Avesta played a leadership role in the creation and advocacy around the Maine Senior Affordable Housing Bond. With robust bipartisan support, the Legislature authorized the sale of a $15 million general obligation bond, to be used in combination with $22.5 million in leveraged funds, for home repair and the construction of affordable, highly energy-efficient homes for Maine’s seniors in strategic locations across the state.

In November 2015, this bond proposal was approved by an overwhelming majority of nearly 70% of Maine voters. Despite this broad support, Governor LePage still refuses to release the senior affordable housing bond.